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V240 GFA

2000 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

63,400 mi
Last recorded63,400 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Courier91,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV240 GFA
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2013 63,400 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 58,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear wheel-arch section corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 58,973 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear wheel-arch section corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2011 53,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front & rear no plates delaminating

Fail 13 Apr 2010 46,410 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front & rear no plates delaminating

Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

travel park brake near to limit

Fail 4 Apr 2009 38,519 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

travel park brake near to limit

Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,844 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wishbones, rear bushes seperating.

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge and outer sidewall scrubbed.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear torsion bar bush seperating.

PAS fluid level low.

Fail 17 Jan 2008 34,844 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wishbones, rear bushes seperating.

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge and outer sidewall scrubbed.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear torsion bar bush seperating.

PAS fluid level low.

Fail 18 Jan 2007 29,602 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 29,602 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 22,407 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

slight seperation of rear number plate †wipers starting to streak †exhaust front pipe surface corrosion †fuel filter loose †slight wear in front anti-roll bar †nearside rear brake dragging

Pass 19 Jan 2006 22,407 miles

slight seperation of rear number plate †wipers starting to streak †exhaust front pipe surface corrosion †fuel filter loose †slight wear in front anti-roll bar †nearside rear brake dragging

How Reliable is the Ford Courier?

Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,954
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,148
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,376
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,110
Registration plate lamp not working 2,035
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V240 GFA is a 2000 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 91,635 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V240 GFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V240 GFA is a 2000 Ford Courier, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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